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Stu Apte Classic Tarpon Fly
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Species:
Tarpon -
Imitation:
Baitfish,
unclassified -
Skill Level:
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Destination:
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Stu Apte was a teenager in the 1940s growing up in Miami and fishing like it was his job. He is a legend in Tarpon fishing & this is part of his legacy…..The Stu Apte Tarpon fly. Not used as often since there are hundreds of variations but still a commonly used fly in Florida, some use it for Redfish too.
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RECIPE
| Hook: |
Gamakatsu SC-15, size 3/0 |
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| Thread: |
Red Flymaster plus (210 denier) |
| Wing/Tail: |
2 red hackle feathers, 2 yellow hackle feathers splayed |
| Collar: |
Red & yellow hackles palmered in front of the wing
. Tie a strong thread nose and epoxy it to complete |
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